Friday 2010-03-05 Screenshots/Video and Discussion Thread

[AdMan]

Last weeks article squashed any remaining concerns I had about SOW, not necessarily because of the specifics revealed but because to me it showed how Oleg is really taking the feedback he receives to heart. I remember how several times he argued against clickable cockpits but one of the first things mentioned in the article was the presence of clickable cockpits, not that it was on my wish list, because it wasn't and I like to use keyboard mapping, but it showed willingness to adapt and make significant changes based on demand of gamers.

Also, this whole experience of talking to the lead game developer as the game is being developed on a regular and in-depth basis is a one of a kind experience.

Thanks Oleg

Thanks Oleg. I can only offer you and your team my encouragement because my knowledge of most details is limited so no criticism from this fanboy. The moving antennaes made me smile. It gives a small hint of the dynamics we can expect when it's released.

[Viking]

Thank you for uppdate!

One question, will the pilots seat in the He111 be able to elevate so that the pilot can stick his head out throgh the hatch?

Viking

[rakinroll]

Thank you Oleg, video is always better.

[Bobb4]

A few questions online gamers will be very interested in I am sure...

1) You have stated that bombers will have various manable positions etc. This begs the question, how different is the network protocol from IL2. Currently some modded (I know a taboo subject) have made it possible to have 128 players online at one time. Will SoW improve on this or is this the theoretical maximium.

2) Will SoW follow on in IL2's footsteps and make the majority of the game work clientside with the dedicated servers handling only interactions? (I know this is an over simplification but I hope you understand what I mean.)

3)With only seven months to go for a "best case scenario release" one is hoping a close beta is arround the corner. Being an avid SEOW player What I would like to know is would such a dynamic air sea and land co-op campaign be possible off the bat within the SoW engine UI/FMB or is this something that will be left to an approved third party provider?

[wannabetheace]

Thanks Oleg for awesome Friday update!
maybe I'm pushing it too far but where is the swastika on german plane

[csThor]

According to rumors there's been a new law in russia making the use of swastikas problematic in computer games. I do not know the exact details but I guess it will affect SoW.

[Bobb4]

Originally Posted by Bobb4

A few questions online gamers will be very interested in I am sure...

1) You have stated that bombers will have various manable positions etc. This begs the question, how different is the network protocol from IL2. Currently some modded (I know a taboo subject) have made it possible to have 128 players online at one time. Will SoW improve on this or is this the theoretical maximium.

2) Will SoW follow on in IL2's footsteps and make the majority of the game work clientside with the dedicated servers handling only interactions? (I know this is an over simplification but I hope you understand what I mean.)

3)With only seven months to go for a "best case scenario release" one is hoping a close beta is arround the corner. Being an avid SEOW player What I would like to know is would such a dynamic air sea and land co-op campaign be possible off the bat within the SoW engine UI/FMB or is this something that will be left to an approved third party provider?

My questions got lost behind the swastica debate so i have bumped it.

[Oleg Maddox]

Originally Posted by Bobb4

1) You have stated that bombers will have various manable positions etc. This begs the question, how different is the network protocol from IL2. Currently some modded (I know a taboo subject) have made it possible to have 128 players online at one time. Will SoW improve on this or is this the theoretical maximium.

2) Will SoW follow on in IL2's footsteps and make the majority of the game work clientside with the dedicated servers handling only interactions? (I know this is an over simplification but I hope you understand what I mean.)

3)With only seven months to go for a "best case scenario release" one is hoping a close beta is arround the corner. Being an avid SEOW player What I would like to know is would such a dynamic air sea and land co-op campaign be possible off the bat within the SoW engine UI/FMB or is this something that will be left to an approved third party provider?.

1. Online protocol is different to Il-2 code. Dedicaded server is also different. There are new solutions tha I would tell now for all. The limit of players amount is defined only by traffic. We will see how many will be ossible to open (limit) later. But probably 128 will be in intial release (with some limit of trafer data such as skins, that are large, etc).

2. See item 1.

3. Somthing will be possible from the beginning. More - later by third party. We have completely new concept for online gameplay ion the flight sim market.